# bundee aki

Last month

February 2023

# Talking Points

Bundee back at 12, Casey's chance, Coombes misses out

Ireland will be without captain Johnny Sexton on the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 5:06 PM

This year

2023

# Going nowhere

Friend scoffs at reports that Bundee Aki could be on his way to Munster

The Ireland star had been contracted to the end of the World Cup but signed an extension some time ago.

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Jan 24th 2023, 7:53 PM

# Out of favour

Connacht 'won’t harm' Aki's Ireland chances, but no guarantee he will play against Newcastle

Ireland centre has not had game-time for his province since the loss to Ulster just before Christmas.

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Jan 17th 2023, 2:48 PM

# talismen

Big boost for Connacht with Irish internationals returning for Sharks clash

Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, and Finlay Bealham are all available again.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 1:44 PM

Last year

2022

# heavy suspension

Bundee Aki handed eight-week ban following Connacht red card

The centre was sent off for a dangerous clearout during last weekend’s URC defeat to the Stormers.

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Sep 29th 2022, 4:08 PM

# Sorry

Bundee Aki 'extremely apologetic' after his red card for Connacht

The Ireland centre was sent off during Saturday’s defeat to the Stormers.

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Sep 26th 2022, 4:59 PM

# key men

Connacht bolstered by returns of Hansen, Bealham, Butler and Prendergast

Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been included on the bench.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 12:08 PM

# Back in action

Connacht's Irish internationals return for their trip to South Africa

Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham are all included in the squad for the games against the Stormers and the Bulls.

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Sep 19th 2022, 11:30 AM

# Tribute

Bundee Aki: 'I got emotional - my mum hasn’t seen me play for eight or nine years'

Aki captained Ireland in front of friends and family in Hamilton tonight.

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Jun 29th 2022, 9:30 PM

# connacht connection

Bundee Aki on how 'fast learner' Mack Hansen has made his mark in Ireland camp

The Connacht wing is back in the Ireland team for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Scotland.

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Mar 18th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Team news

Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England

Johnny Sexton, Hugo Keenan, Andrew Conway, Bundee Aki, Cian Healy, and James Ryan all start.

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Mar 10th 2022, 11:04 AM

# centres

Aki, Henshaw, Ringrose and Hume - Farrell spoiled for choice in midfield

The Ireland head coach has a big selection call to confirm in the centres for the Wales clash.

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Jan 31st 2022, 8:04 PM

# slap on the wrist

Bundee Aki gets citing warning for 'act of dissent' towards referee Raynal

The Ireland centre will not face a suspension for remonstrating with the French match official.

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Jan 19th 2022, 1:36 PM

All time

# Boost

Bundee Aki set to return from injury for Connacht's trip to Leicester

The centre hasn’t featured for the province since picking up a knee injury during the November international window.

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Dec 14th 2021, 2:05 PM

# Sidelined

Bundee Aki to miss Connacht's trip to Leinster

The centre is still recovering from a knee injury.

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Nov 30th 2021, 2:44 PM

# Familiar faces

'A lot of the boys will be looking forward to reacquainting themselves'

Greg Feek and John Plumtree will be looking to get the better of Ireland’s pack.

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Nov 8th 2021, 12:00 PM

# starting XV

Connacht boosted by Aki selection for interpro derby with Munster

Andy Friend has made five changes to the team that lost out to the Dragons a week ago.

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Oct 15th 2021, 1:45 PM

# more to come

'He doesn't want that to be the peak of his career' - Aki determined to build on Lions experience

The centre is in line to feature against Munster this weekend.

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Oct 13th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Tourists

An up-and-down tour for the Irish Lions could end on a high

Jack Conan, Tadhg Furlong, and Robbie Henshaw have been named to start all three Tests.

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Aug 4th 2021, 8:20 PM

# Test Lion

'I've had the best time of my life being part of this group, it's special'

Bundee Aki has earned his chance to become a Test Lion this weekend.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 10:05 PM

# combination

Lions look for Bundee's physicality and more in midfield with Henshaw

Head coach Warren Gatland has explained his selection decisions for the third Test.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# Support

Aki 'has been brilliant' in helping Henshaw prepare for first Lions Test start

The Leinster and Ireland centre has overcome a hamstring injury to face the Springboks.

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Jul 23rd 2021, 11:00 AM

# Progress

How are the Irish Lions tracking as the Tests come into view?

There are two more games before Warren Gatland picks his team to face the Springboks.

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Jul 13th 2021, 5:44 PM

# Late Changes

Lions lose Itoje and Russell for Sharks game, Aki added to replacements

Courtney Lawes will start in place of his England teammate Itoje.

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Jul 10th 2021, 3:38 PM

# experience

Two-time tourist Furlong set for big Lions impact as Aki makes presence felt

The Wexford man was a Test starter last time around in 2017.

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Jun 25th 2021, 3:31 PM

# Middle Class

'I really rate Bundee - he was a pain in our backside when I was at Glasgow'

Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend has heaped praise on Ireland’s centre pairing Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki.

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Jun 24th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Smells like team spirit

Beers, songs, Josh Adams starring at Fifa and the Aki/Henshaw bromance

Warren Gatland is delving into his box of tricks to build team-spirit in the Lions set-up.

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Jun 24th 2021, 8:02 PM

# voice

Connacht backing Bundee Aki to be an 'energy giver' for the Lions

The 31-year-old says he’s grateful to be able to represent the western province on tour.

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Jun 2nd 2021, 6:15 AM

Henshaw and Aki continue shared journey with Lions

Having previously played together with Connacht and Ireland, the pair are heading on tour to South Africa this summer.

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May 29th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Rainbow Cup

Aki returns after long absence as Buckley set for 200th Connacht cap

Andy Friend’s side take on Bentton on Saturday.

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May 28th 2021, 1:05 PM

# Boost

Lions centre Bundee Aki 'chomping at the bit' to make Connacht return

The centre hasn’t played since his red card for Ireland during the Six Nations.

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May 25th 2021, 1:07 PM

# Tough Calls

It's easy to see the sense in Gatland's side of the Sexton debate

The Ireland captain has paid the price for a frustrating run of injuries.

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May 7th 2021, 7:00 AM

# heading on tour

'It’s due recognition for a man who has made a lot of sacrifices' - Connacht coach hails Aki's Lions inclusion

It’s 38 years since Connacht last had a representative in the Lions squad.

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May 6th 2021, 3:29 PM

# Suspension

Bundee Aki gets four-game ban after red card against England

The ban comes as a big blow for Connacht ahead of their clash with Leicester.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# Punishment

Bundee Aki to face disciplinary hearing tomorrow over England red card

The Connacht centre was dismissed during Ireland’s 32-18 win at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 10:52 AM

# Bond

'We know each other inside out' - Aki excited to rekindle partnership with Henshaw

The Ireland centre also spoke about CJ Stander’s impending retirement.

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Mar 19th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Just in time

Bundee Aki's last minute try seals victory for Connacht in Treviso

Connacht beat Benetton Treviso 19-17 to keep the pressure on Munster in Conference B.

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Feb 26th 2021, 7:42 PM

# Ready to go

Bundee Aki set to start for Connacht after release from Ireland camp

Meanwhile, second row Oisin Dowling gets his first start.

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Feb 25th 2021, 12:36 PM

# catalyst

Connacht generating alternative to Aki's innate energy

The centre is an irreplaceable personality in any team, but Connacht have worked at how they operate in his absence.

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Feb 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Team-Sheet

Aki and Papali’i return to Connacht bench for Ospreys clash

Aki wears the 22 shirt with no Jack Carty in the squad.

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Jan 23rd 2021, 3:26 PM